Controlling water levels and detergent concentration in a wash cycle

Abstract

Systems, apparatuses and methods for controlling the various phases and in particular in a wash cycle of a wash machine are provided. In particular, the present application relates to controlling the water levels and detergent composition concentrations in order to reduce the amount of water and composition required to provide improved soil removal. The systems, apparatuses and methods provided allow for the use of less water and lower quantities of more concentrated detergent compositions which are customized to the types of soil to be removed.

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         17 . A kit for water recirculation comprising:
 a replacement window;   a nozzle system;   a pump;   tubing; and   a sump connector;   wherein the replacement window is affixed to a door of a wash machine and the replacement window has a hole.   
     
     
         18 . The kit of  claim 17 , wherein the hole is at or above the center of the replacement window. 
     
     
         19 . The kit of  claim 17 , wherein the hole has a notch cut that matches up with a protrusion in the nozzle system. 
     
     
         20 . The kit of  claim 17 , wherein the replacement window is made out of any suitable material facilitating easy installation and modification. 
     
     
         21 . The kit of  claim 17 , wherein the replacement window is made out of polycarbonate with a polyethylene cover on both faces of the window. 
     
     
         22 . The kit of  claim 17 , wherein the kit modifies an existing wash machine. 
     
     
         23 . The kit of  claim 17 , wherein the kit is provided and/or sold as part of a new wash machine. 
     
     
         24 . The kit of  claim 17 , wherein the nozzle system is secured in the replacement window and is in fluid communication with the wash machine and pump. 
     
     
         25 . The kit of  claim 17 , wherein the nozzle system comprises one or more nozzles and one or more nozzle connecters. 
     
     
         26 . The kit of  claim 25 , wherein the one or more nozzles are configured to spray water at an angle such that it sprays on top of the textiles. 
     
     
         27 . The kit of  claim 25 , wherein the one or more nozzles have rounded edges. 
     
     
         28 . The kit of  claim 17 , wherein the pump has the ability to function in the presence of lint without becoming plugged internally. 
     
     
         29 . The kit of  claim 17 , wherein the pump can effectively recirculate and spray a detergent composition onto linens. 
     
     
         30 . The kit of  claim 17 , wherein the pump is provided with the wash machine. 
     
     
         31 . The kit of  claim 17 , wherein the pump is provided solely to move water through the nozzle system. 
     
     
         32 . The kit of  claim 17 , wherein the pump pumps at a rate of from about 2 gpm to about 10 gpm. 
     
     
         33 . The kit of  claim 25 , wherein the tubing and connectors have smooth inner walls and are configured around and in the wash machine to have gradual turns. 
     
     
         34 . The kit of  claim 17 , wherein the sump connector comprise connection parts to connect the pump and the tubing to the sump. 
     
     
         35 . The kit of  claim 17 , wherein the sump connector provides a way to connect to the drain assembly of the wash machine. 
     
     
         36 . The kit of  claim 17 , wherein the kit comprises a valve to control flow through the nozzle system.